Robert "Bob" Gray Knight

Obituary

Mr. Robert “Bob” Gray Knight, 93, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the SECU Hospice Home in Smithfield. He was born in Guilford County, the son of the late Robert Gorrell and Gray Vernon Knight. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Johnson Knight, son Kenneth Johnson Knight and daughter-in-law, Cheryl H. Knight. He was a WWII and Korea veteran of the US Navy. Robert was member of VFW Post 6722 and the American Legion in Lillington.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Lillington Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Selman officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday at Flat Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery in Stokesdale, NC. The family will receive friends at O’Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SECU Hospice House, 426 Hospital Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577.

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To your family and friends, I remember Bob so very well in around the Western Auto store as a customer and friend. I remember his wife and family also and wanted to tell you that those memories are all very pleasant. My thoughts today are of you and about my memories of him. Best wishes, William

Submitted by William M. Johnston on Sep 1 2017 07:14:41 PM

David,Vernon, and Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He gave me my first "town job" at the Western Auto many years ago. I had so much fun working with all of you and I always felt like part of your family. Hugs to all of you, Jeannie Bradley Green

Submitted by Jeannie Bradley Green on Sep 1 2017 06:14:27 PM

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Our most sincere sympathies to the entire Knight family in your loss of Robert. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We cannot thank people like Robert and all of our World War II veterans enough. Micky & Janet Silvers, of Madison, NC (friends of Putt and Judy Martin)

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Vernon, I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Knight's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.